THE POLITIXAL STATUS OF THE CRETAN STATE (1898-1913) AUTONOMY UNDER DISPUTE

Emmanouil Chalkiadakis's book on the political status of the Cretan State is a welcome contribution to knowledge of the evolution of Crete in its late Ottoman period, a difficult time of struggle by Cretans for self determination through union (enosis) with the mother country... - Sir Michael Llewellyn-Smith, Former British Ambassador in Greece, Honorary Fellow, St Antony's College (University of Oxford), Visiting Professor, Centre for Hellenic Studies, King's College (University of London).This is a fascinating account of a turbulent period in Greece's history, focusing on the Cretan question. Chalkiadakis offers us an alternative understanding of the notion of "autonomy" to describe the real political status of the Cretan state between 1898 and 1913. Through engagement with the existing literature and rich archival material, the author contributes meaningfully to the wider literature on the political history of Crete before its union with Greece, a unique and captivating chapter in the history of the country. - Dr Othon Anastasakis, Director, European Studies Centre (University of Oxford), Senior Research Fellow, St Antony's College